La Crassula marnieriana It is a beautiful non-cactus succulent or crass plant that is grown as a hanging plant, especially outdoors, but also indoors 😉. Its light needs are not as high as those of some relatives of yours, so taking care of it is much easier.
Let's know its characteristics, its secrets and much more here, in this file that we have prepared for you.
Origin and characteristics
Our protagonist is a succulent plant native to South Africa that is known as Jade Necklace and whose scientific name is Crassula marnieriana. It develops very thin and long stems of about 40cm, composed of flattened leaves of just 1cm, green in color. The flowers sprout from the end of each stem, they are very small and white.
Its growth rate is quite fast, and it may need a transplant every 2 years if the growing conditions are adequate. In addition, it is very easy to get new copies without having to buy more. But let's see it better in the Cares.
How do you take care of yourself?
If you are thinking of buying a Crassula marnieriana, we recommend that you provide the following care:
- Location:
- Exterior: semi-shade or full sun.
- Indoor: in a room with (natural) light.
- Earth:
- Garden: it is indifferent, as long as it has good drainage.
- Pot: universal growing substrate mixed with perlite in equal parts.
- Irrigation: 2 times a week in summer and every 15-20 days the rest of the year.
- Subscriber: from spring to late summer with a liquid fertilizer for cacti and succulents following the indications specified on the product packaging.
- Planting or transplanting time: in spring. Change the pot as soon as you buy it and every 2-3 years.
- Multiplication: by stem cuttings in spring-summer. You simply have to cut one, remove some leaves from the bottom and plant it in a pot. In about 10 days it will emit roots.
- Rusticity: withstands cold and weak frosts down to -2ºC, but needs protection against hail.
Did you know this plant?